Newton Pump Station Replacement

<div class="ExternalClassD717FB5743A148FFBE1AE55F9073903B">Metro Vancouver is constructing the new Newton Pump Station to replace the existing pump station that is reaching the end of its service life. The new facility will increase the delivery of high-quality drinking water to Surrey's growing population and meet current seismic requirements. Phase one of the project is complete, and it involved building a 150-metre-long tunnel to connect the existing Newton Reservoir to the future pump station. During phase two, Metro Vancouver will construct the new Newton Pump Station. During phase three, we will construct a new valve chamber and remove the existing pump station from service. </div>

City of Surrey

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Project update

<div class="ExternalClassD59CBBE5626B47A1816AE8F2FEE7B779">Construction is progressing well. We have excavated to a depth of 14 metres, and started pouring concrete foundation for the new pump station. Anticipated impacts: <ul><li>Longer work hours may be required to complete concrete pours </li><li>High number of workers and trucks entering and exiting the site within the next six months </li></ul>Read <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newton-pump-station-replacement-phase-2-newsletter-project-update-2025-nov-26.pdf">our newsletter</a> to learn more. </div>

1/12/2026 8:00:00 AM

Map - Project Location & Phases - Newton Pump Station Replacement		https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/map-project-phases-newton-pump-station-replacement_jpg.jpg	Map - Project Location & Phases - Newton Pump Station Replacement
Map - Phase 2 Location - Newton Pump Station Replacement		https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/map-phase-2-newton-pump-station-replacement_jpg.jpg	Map - Phase 2 Location - Newton Pump Station Replacement

Project activities	Project activities	<div class="ExternalClass398973507C8A4A11824CDEE1398E8E0F"><p>The Newton Pump Station Replacement project has been divided in three phases.</p><p></p><p class="h3">Phase 1 - Tunnelling</p><p>Phase one involved constructing a 150-metre-long tunnel to connect the existing Newton Reservoir to the new Newton Pump Station. Main activities included:</p><ul><li>Installing a temporary fence around the work area and delivering construction trailers, materials, and equipment to the site</li><li>Removing approximately 40 trees and shrubs to build the tunnel exit shaft</li><li>Excavating and constructing two 12-metre-deep shafts </li><li>Using a tunnelling machine to construct a 150-metre-long tunnel, two-meters in diameter</li><li>Installing two pipes inside the tunnel that will connect the existing reservoir to the new pump station<br></li></ul><p class="h3">Phase 2 – Pump Station construction</p><p>During phase two, Metro Vancouver will construct the new Newton Pump Station. The new facility will be an above ground pump station, and have a footprint of approximately 630 square metres, significantly larger and with higher pumping capacity than the existing pump station.</p><p> <strong>Site preparation</strong></p><p>Ahead of major construction activities, we will:</p><ul><li>Install a temporary work zone and tree protection fencing </li><li>Construct a temporary noise barrier </li><li>Clear the work site of debris and tree stumps<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Construction</strong></p><p>When the site is ready for construction, the contractor will: </p><ul><li>Excavate to a depth of 14 metres and pour a concrete foundation<br></li><li>Install a large crane at the work site<br></li><li>Construct the walls and roof of the facility, including a large underground chamber </li><li>Connect the new facility to underground utilities located on 128 Street </li><li>Build a maintenance access lane </li><li>Install pumps, pipes, valves, and electrical equipment inside the new pump station </li><li>Test the new facility to ensure it operates effectively<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Restoration</strong></p><p>To restore the site, crews will: </p><ul><li>Replant trees near the project area </li><li>Restore the impacted areas to previous or better condition<br></li></ul><p class="h3">Phase 3 – Valve Chamber construction and Pump Station decomissioning</p><p>Phase three will involve constructing a new underground valve chamber and removing the existing pump station from service. This work is estimated to start in 2030s.<br></p></div>
Impacts and mitigation	Impacts and mitigation	<div class="ExternalClass782D518003F141059CCDEAF1DE2E8019"><p>We recognize the surrounding community may experience impacts during this project, such as noise and increased traffic during excavation and concrete pours. </p><p>Metro Vancouver has been working closely with the City of Surrey to minimize project impacts, and has planned several measures to prevent or reduce impacts wherever possible, including:<br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Noise and vibration</strong></p><ul><li>Installing a noise barrier south of the work site to reduce noise to nearby residents </li><li>Ensuring noisy activities, such as pile driving, jack hammering, and hydro-vacuuming, only take place between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm </li><li>Covering noisy equipment while in use </li><li>Monitoring noise and vibration to ensure the work is compliant with City of Surrey bylaws, granted bylaw variances, and Metro Vancouver's guidelines </li><li>Installing a temporary electrical connection from BC Hydro to power the site and minimize use of generators<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Traffic and safety</strong></p><ul><li>Placing fencing, traffic control personnel, and signage to ensure people can safely move around </li><li>Constructing two temporary access gates off 128 Street to minimize impacts on 63 Avenue</li><li>Ensuring large construction vehicles will only travel on designated truck routes<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Air quality and dust</strong></p><ul><li>Reducing vehicle idling time</li><li>Using low-emission machinery</li><li>Watering or sweeping to keep the site and surrounding areas clean</li><li>Covering construction vehicles when travelling to and from the site, to reduce dust<br></li></ul></div>
Work hours	Work hours	<div class="ExternalClassAFBA5154AC5E454590B64AF4B44ED303"><p></p><p>All work will comply with the City of Surrey bylaws or granted bylaw variances. Typical work hours will be: </p><ul><li><strong>Monday to Friday:</strong> 7:00 am – 8:00 pm </li><li><strong>Saturday:</strong> 10:00 am – 8:00 pm </li><li><strong>Sunday and holiday:</strong> No work planned<br></li></ul><p>There may be times when construction crews will need to work longer hours to complete critical activities safely and efficiently. Metro Vancouver will notify the community about work outside of the bylaw hours.<br></p></div>
Engagement	Engagement	<div class="ExternalClass7D691131878E4BE7B832F530A6DDF4AE"><p>Metro Vancouver will keep the community informed as the project progresses by sending updates through print notifications, email, the project website, and on-site signage. You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates via email by selecting the project name in our water projects <a href="/services/water/water-engagement-mailing-list">sign-up page</a>. </p><p>Our community liaison is available throughout the project to address any questions or comments you may have about the Newton Pump Station replacement project. <br></p></div>
Project materials	Project materials	<div class="ExternalClassB3E5627809A94E068A7792BBFE8C1E7D"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-newton-pump-station-replacement-phase-2.pdf" title="Fact Sheet – Newton Pump Station Replacement - Phase 2">Fact Sheet – Newton Pump Station Replacement - Phase 2</a></li></ul><p> <strong>Newsletters</strong><br></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newton-pump-station-replacement-phase-2-newsletter-project-update-2025-nov-26.pdf">2025 - November 26 - Project Update</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newsletter-temporary-access-road-and-parking-newton-reservoir-park-newton-pump-station-replacement-phase-2-2025-09-25.pdf" target="_blank">2025 - September 24 - Temporary Road and Parking</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newton-pump-station-replacement-phase-2-mobilization-newsletter-2025-07-28.pdf" target="_blank" title="2025 - July 28 - Upcoming Construction in Your Area">2025 - July 28 - Upcoming Construction in Your Area</a></li></ul></div>
Related links	Related links	<div class="ExternalClassC0C26D13CD6B49FF8927599E7259950D"><p></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/the-regional-system">Regional Drinking Water System</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/its-all-drinking-water">Water conservation tips</a><br></li></ul><p></p></div>

2022 – 2024	2022 – 2024	<div class="ExternalClassEF93577536D0415B95BACC8D4F2904A5">Phase one - construction<br></div>	0
Summer 2025	Summer 2025	<div class="ExternalClassFBA8A9CC7FFD462EBC5ECF289A4B95C8">Phase two - site preparation<br></div>	0
Summer 2025 - spring 2028	Summer 2025 - spring 2028	<div class="ExternalClass7EB03945E79645889684A834CC3FCAEC"><p>Phase two - construction<br></p></div>	1
Summer 2028	Summer 2028	<div class="ExternalClass97CD672D74FB4722B8E0ECF96FABF720"><p>Phase two - restoration<br></p></div>	0
2030s	2030s	<div class="ExternalClass0F98758D85F34D578820752A767C7700"><p>Phase three<br></p></div>	0

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